Chapter 1 – And then everything went dark

"This is it." she thought "I am going to die!"

Arizona turned to see the illumination of the headlights hurtling towards her. She closed her eyes as she heard the screech of tyres and the thunderous sound of metal meeting metal. It was almost like she was in a dreamlike state as the environment around her slowed down.

She opened her eyes to see small fragments of dust fly past her face as her head bolted forward and collided with the harsh material of the airbag. Her body weightless as she was thrown back like a rag doll onto the driver's seat, her body was taken over by an unknown force as it was flung around the car interior. She deliberated that she was floating in space, zero gravity holding her lifeless. The muffled sounds of the stereo mixing with the smashing glass all around her. She watched as the liquid from her coffee went against gravity before abruptly splashing and covering the interior. It was a sudden and sharp realisation.

"The car is rolling! Jesus Christ! I don't want to die!"

She stared out at the fading images, struggling to keep her focus and then everything went dark.

"Can you hear me? Can you open your eyes for me?" He bent over and squeezed her hand. He had made sure her airways were clear and had checked her pulse. "Put your foot down, it's not looking promising and we need to get her to the hospital stat!"

Arizona slowly opened her eyes. They were so heavy, she was struggling with the dry ache that came from them. Her vision was blurred but she could make out the silhouette of someone above her and a bright light above them. What is that godawful sound? she thought to herself.

The paramedic looked down at the blonde female who lay stretched out on the bed. He felt a light weight fill his body as he saw her open her eyes momentarily. He was shouting now, as to be heard over the loud invading sound of the sirens that consumed the Ambulance, as they raced their way through the Seattle traffic. "Miss, can you hear me? You have been in an accident and we are taking you to Seattle Grace right now."

Arizona took in the words coming from the man. Her eyes felt so heavy she just wanted to sleep a bit longer. Just for a minute or two. She just felt so tired!

Arizona woke again, she could tell there were a number of people standing over her but their words were muffled, almost as if she were listening to them from under the water. She tried to open her eyes but they were still so heavy. The sounds around her became clearer as she took in the words above her.

"Unknown female involved in a side on collision. First responders found her unconscious at the scene…"

Arizona attempted to open her eyes again and managed. She was initially confronted by a blinding light above her, it was then that a searing pain shot through her head like lightening. "Miss are you awake? Can you keep your eyes open for me, Miss?"

Arizona tried to reply to the woman speaking to her. She desperately wanted to know what was going on, to understand why her head was in so much pain. Instead she only managed to let out small agonising groans.

"Miss, you are at Seattle Grace Hospital. We are here to help you and you are currently being taken for treatment. Can you tell me your name?"

Her lips were so dry. As she attempted to part them, to allow words to form, the skin on them felt like it was being ripped off. Slowly she slid her tongue out, trying to force some moisture onto them. She coughed to clear her throat as she whispered. "Arizona, Arizona Robbins." The words coming from her mouth felt like they were ripping her body in two. The pain in her head was unbearable, but she knew she needed to give them enough information before she was unconscious again. She wasn't stupid she knew it was a matter of time and she couldn't hold back.

"My name is Arizona Robbins, Doctor. Look for Teddy, get Teddy!"

And with that Arizona let out a breath, her eyes rolling back into her head. Everything went dark.

Writers note: Hey guys. Thank you for reading. There is a lot more to come so stay tuned! There is a soundtrack to go along with each chapter so if you are interested keep an eye out at the end of each. You will find my suggestion from what I was listening too at the time of writing. As always I am interested in your views and suggestions so feel free to let me know. :)

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